Question 1

Describe the criteria by which qualitative research questions are assessed.

Accepted Answer

Qualitative research questions are assessed based on several criteria to ensure they are well-defined and appropriate for the study. Some of the key criteria for assessing qualitative research questions include:

1. Clarity and specificity: The research question should be clear and specific, clearly outlining the focus of the study and the phenomenon being investigated.

2. Relevance: The research question should be relevant to the research problem or topic of interest, addressing an important issue within the field of study.

3. Feasibility: The research question should be feasible to answer within the scope of the study, considering the available resources and time constraints.

4. Ethical considerations: The research question should adhere to ethical guidelines and considerations, ensuring that the study respects the rights and well-being of participants.

5. Open-endedness: Qualitative research questions should be open-ended, allowing for exploration and in-depth understanding of the phenomenon under investigation.

6. Theoretical framework: The research question should be grounded in a theoretical framework, providing a clear rationale for the study and guiding the research process.

7. Contribution to knowledge: The research question should have the potential to contribute to the existing body of knowledge within the field, offering new insights or perspectives.

By assessing qualitative research questions based on these criteria, researchers can ensure that their study is well-designed and has the potential to generate valuable and meaningful findings.

Question 2

Match the following terms and their descriptions:
- Microlevel evidence

Accepted Answer

A)  This interpretation of meaning relies on tangible artifacts and is the most objective. 
B)  So broad that many similar data can belong to the same classification 
C)  Data can be identified at such a specific level that it stands on its own 
D)  Researcher develops an interpretation of qualitative data from his or her personal, subjective perspective 
E)  This interpretation of meaning relies on a mix of both objective and subjective elements 
A)  This interpretation of meaning relies on tangible artifacts and is the most objective. 
B)  So broad that many similar data can belong to the same classification 
C)  Data can be identified at such a specific level that it stands on its own 
D)  Researcher develops an interpretation of qualitative data from his or her personal, subjective perspective 
E)  This interpretation of meaning relies on a mix of both objective and subjective elements C

Question 3

Researchers using qualitative methods try to provide a degree of objectivity to their research report by minimizing the voice of participants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Describe subjectivity and its role in qualitative research.

Accepted Answer

Subjectivity refers to the personal pers

Question 5

Hypotheses are seldom used in qualitative research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Match the components of the model for qualitative research with the descriptions:
- Research methods

Accepted Answer

A)  Identifies the goal of the research project and the concerns of the communicators. 
B)  Addresses the theories, previous findings, and conceptual framework related to the phenomenon the researcher wants to study 
C)  Helps researcher uncover what is unknown 
D)  Based upon the skills the researcher possesses or can learn. 
E)  Addresses the extent to which interpretations of the data are true, correct, and dependable. 
A)  Identifies the goal of the research project and the concerns of the communicators. 
B)  Addresses the theories, previous findings, and conceptual framework related to the phenomenon the researcher wants to study 
C)  Helps researcher uncover what is unknown 
D)  Based upon the skills the researcher possesses or can learn. 
E)  Addresses the extent to which interpretations of the data are true, correct, and dependable.

Question 7

Anything that the researcher can observe or capture can count as data in a qualitative study.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The model for qualitative research demonstrates:

Accepted Answer

A)  the independent steps of the research process. 
B)  the linear process of the research process. 
C)  why the qualitative research process cannot be planned in its entirety at the beginning of the project. 
D)  the role of member validation. 
E)  c and d 
A)  the independent steps of the research process. 
B)  the linear process of the research process. 
C)  why the qualitative research process cannot be planned in its entirety at the beginning of the project. 
D)  the role of member validation. 
E)  c and d

Question 9

Match the components of the model for qualitative research with the descriptions:
- Research purpose

Accepted Answer

A)  Identifies the goal of the research project and the concerns of the communicators. 
B)  Addresses the theories, previous findings, and conceptual framework related to the phenomenon the researcher wants to study 
C)  Helps researcher uncover what is unknown 
D)  Based upon the skills the researcher possesses or can learn. 
E)  Addresses the extent to which interpretations of the data are true, correct, and dependable. 
A)  Identifies the goal of the research project and the concerns of the communicators. 
B)  Addresses the theories, previous findings, and conceptual framework related to the phenomenon the researcher wants to study 
C)  Helps researcher uncover what is unknown 
D)  Based upon the skills the researcher possesses or can learn. 
E)  Addresses the extent to which interpretations of the data are true, correct, and dependable.

Question 10

Both quantitative and qualitative methods rely on empirical evidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Inductive analysis is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the same as deductive reasoning. 
B)  achieved when researchers create distance between the research participants and themselves. 
C)  the discovery and development of theory as they emerge from qualitative data. 
D)  a type of control required for qualitative methods. 
E)  the replacement of operationalization in qualitative research. 
A)  the same as deductive reasoning. 
B)  achieved when researchers create distance between the research participants and themselves. 
C)  the discovery and development of theory as they emerge from qualitative data. 
D)  a type of control required for qualitative methods. 
E)  the replacement of operationalization in qualitative research.

Question 12

Qualitative research is that in which data are analyzed for their qualities, not their quantities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Match the following terms and their descriptions:
- Data triangulation

Accepted Answer

A)  Using a variety of data sources in one study. 
B)  Using researchers from a variety of disciplines to collect and interpret data in the same study. 
C)  Using several different researchers or evaluators in one study. 
A)  Using a variety of data sources in one study. 
B)  Using researchers from a variety of disciplines to collect and interpret data in the same study. 
C)  Using several different researchers or evaluators in one study.

Question 14

In qualitative research, research questions:

Accepted Answer

A)  are quite similar to research questions for quantitative research. 
B)  provide the researcher with a focus. 
C)  give the researcher considerable latitude. 
D)  usually ask "how" or "what. " 
E)  all but a 
A)  are quite similar to research questions for quantitative research. 
B)  provide the researcher with a focus. 
C)  give the researcher considerable latitude. 
D)  usually ask "how" or "what. " 
E)  all but a

Question 15

Match the components of the model for qualitative research with the descriptions:
- Conceptual context

Accepted Answer

A)  Identifies the goal of the research project and the concerns of the communicators. 
B)  Addresses the theories, previous findings, and conceptual framework related to the phenomenon the researcher wants to study 
C)  Helps researcher uncover what is unknown 
D)  Based upon the skills the researcher possesses or can learn. 
E)  Addresses the extent to which interpretations of the data are true, correct, and dependable. 
A)  Identifies the goal of the research project and the concerns of the communicators. 
B)  Addresses the theories, previous findings, and conceptual framework related to the phenomenon the researcher wants to study 
C)  Helps researcher uncover what is unknown 
D)  Based upon the skills the researcher possesses or can learn. 
E)  Addresses the extent to which interpretations of the data are true, correct, and dependable.

Question 16

Describe three threats to credibility in qualitative research.

Accepted Answer

Three threats to credibility in qualitat

Question 17

Match the following terms and their descriptions:
- Researcher construction

Accepted Answer

A)  This interpretation of meaning relies on tangible artifacts and is the most objective. 
B)  So broad that many similar data can belong to the same classification 
C)  Data can be identified at such a specific level that it stands on its own 
D)  Researcher develops an interpretation of qualitative data from his or her personal, subjective perspective 
E)  This interpretation of meaning relies on a mix of both objective and subjective elements 
A)  This interpretation of meaning relies on tangible artifacts and is the most objective. 
B)  So broad that many similar data can belong to the same classification 
C)  Data can be identified at such a specific level that it stands on its own 
D)  Researcher develops an interpretation of qualitative data from his or her personal, subjective perspective 
E)  This interpretation of meaning relies on a mix of both objective and subjective elements

Question 18

Explain the advantages and limitations of qualitative research.

Accepted Answer

Qualitative research has several advanta

Question 19

Match the following terms and their descriptions:
- Contingent accuracy

Accepted Answer

A)  This interpretation of meaning relies on tangible artifacts and is the most objective. 
B)  So broad that many similar data can belong to the same classification 
C)  Data can be identified at such a specific level that it stands on its own 
D)  Researcher develops an interpretation of qualitative data from his or her personal, subjective perspective 
E)  This interpretation of meaning relies on a mix of both objective and subjective elements 
A)  This interpretation of meaning relies on tangible artifacts and is the most objective. 
B)  So broad that many similar data can belong to the same classification 
C)  Data can be identified at such a specific level that it stands on its own 
D)  Researcher develops an interpretation of qualitative data from his or her personal, subjective perspective 
E)  This interpretation of meaning relies on a mix of both objective and subjective elements

Question 20

Qualitative research relies on logic of formal and statistical arguments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Describe the criteria by which qualitative research questions are assessed.

Match the following terms and their descriptions: - Microlevel evidence

Researchers using qualitative methods try to provide a degree of objectivity to their research report by minimizing the voice of participants.

Describe subjectivity and its role in qualitative research.

Hypotheses are seldom used in qualitative research.

Match the components of the model for qualitative research with the descriptions: - Research methods

Anything that the researcher can observe or capture can count as data in a qualitative study.

The model for qualitative research demonstrates:

Match the components of the model for qualitative research with the descriptions: - Research purpose

Both quantitative and qualitative methods rely on empirical evidence.

Inductive analysis is:

Qualitative research is that in which data are analyzed for their qualities, not their quantities.

Match the following terms and their descriptions: - Data triangulation

In qualitative research, research questions:

Match the components of the model for qualitative research with the descriptions: - Conceptual context

Describe three threats to credibility in qualitative research.

Match the following terms and their descriptions: - Researcher construction

Explain the advantages and limitations of qualitative research.

Match the following terms and their descriptions: - Contingent accuracy

Qualitative research relies on logic of formal and statistical arguments.

Introduction to Communication Research

The Research Process: Getting Started

Research Ethics

Introduction to Quantitative Research

Measurement

Populations, Samples, and Sample Size

Quantitative Research Designs

Surveys and Questionnaires

Descriptive Statistics, Significance Levels, and Hypothesis Testing

Testing for Differences

Testing for Relationships

Quantitative Analysis of Text

Reading and Writing the Quantitative Research Report

Designing Qualitative Research

Qualitative Methods of Data Collection

Analyzing Qualitative Data

Reading and Writing the Qualitative Research Report

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Exam 14: Introduction to Qualitative Research

Describe the criteria by which qualitative research questions are assessed.

Match the following terms and their descriptions: - Microlevel evidence

Researchers using qualitative methods try to provide a degree of objectivity to their research report by minimizing the voice of participants.

Describe subjectivity and its role in qualitative research.

Hypotheses are seldom used in qualitative research.

Match the components of the model for qualitative research with the descriptions: - Research methods

Anything that the researcher can observe or capture can count as data in a qualitative study.

The model for qualitative research demonstrates:

Match the components of the model for qualitative research with the descriptions: - Research purpose

Both quantitative and qualitative methods rely on empirical evidence.

Inductive analysis is:

Qualitative research is that in which data are analyzed for their qualities, not their quantities.

Match the following terms and their descriptions: - Data triangulation

In qualitative research, research questions:

Match the components of the model for qualitative research with the descriptions: - Conceptual context

Describe three threats to credibility in qualitative research.

Match the following terms and their descriptions: - Researcher construction

Explain the advantages and limitations of qualitative research.

Match the following terms and their descriptions: - Contingent accuracy

Qualitative research relies on logic of formal and statistical arguments.

Introduction to Communication Research

The Research Process: Getting Started

Research Ethics

Introduction to Quantitative Research

Measurement

Populations, Samples, and Sample Size

Quantitative Research Designs

Surveys and Questionnaires

Descriptive Statistics, Significance Levels, and Hypothesis Testing

Testing for Differences

Testing for Relationships

Quantitative Analysis of Text

Reading and Writing the Quantitative Research Report

Designing Qualitative Research

Qualitative Methods of Data Collection

Analyzing Qualitative Data

Reading and Writing the Qualitative Research Report

Filters